Sony A7R vs YI M1
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Sony A7R vs YI M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released February 2014
- Newer Model is Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed September 2016
Sony A7R vs YI M1 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Sony A7R versus YI M1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A7R was announced 3 years prior to the M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A7R grades versus the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7R vs YI M1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R and YI M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the YI M1
A7R | M1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Crisper display (+190k dot) |
Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A7R
M1 | A7R | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | February 2014 | More modern by 31 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7R and YI M1
A7R | M1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony A7R vs YI M1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A7R versus YI M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R and the M1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and M1 is 78 and 87 respectively.
Sony A7R vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R and M1.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R will give extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A7R is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony A7R vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7R vs YI M1 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R | YI M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | YI |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7R | YI M1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-02-13 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 121 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Xtra Fine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 465 grams (1.03 pounds) | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") | 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 95 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2746 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 450 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,898 | $320 |